Leaking final drive!

[Naim]

Any idea please,Why oil is leaking via the rear wheel bolts.
It's not leaking from the large rear seal.
breather is clear also?Thanks guys

 

[Steptoe]

It sometimes happens . Where the two parts are pressed together can leak oil through.

It has been posted before, try a search.

 

[Dazlove]

I don't think its good news

Have a look at this thread - http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200313&highlight=rear+wheel+bolt

Hope it works out OK

Regards

Dazlove

 

[Naim]

Oh Fudge! That's bad, Looks like it's front brake only from now on,As it's a bad leak! Thanks for replys most helpful

 

[MattW]

Have you recently had the big bearing in the FD changed?
There's a theory that too much heat used to remove the bearing can loosen the fit between the pressed together steel and alloy components of the hub.

 

[Naim]

Have you recently had the big bearing in the FD changed?
There's a theory that too much heat used to remove the bearing can loosen the fit between the pressed together steel and alloy components of the hub.

I did change the bearing 2 yrs ago, But never used excessive heat.
was going fine until now!

 

[CHANGELING]

Put a sock in it!!









No seriously, when mine went I prised out the black plastic centre part on the wheel, stuffed a sock (cotton) in the cavity and rode for another three months changing my sock every two weeks. Check the level in the FD too of course.

 

[Tarka]

What type of sock ??


You said cotton...but long or short ???

 

[CHANGELING]

What type of sock ??


You said cotton...but long or short ???

Used, holes in the toes optional, size 8-10, from M & S bulk pack, have a few quiet nights in wiv yer sock before stuffing it in the orifice and it should suffice. Value for money I think.

 

[Steptoe]

Have you recently had the big bearing in the FD changed?
There's a theory that too much heat used to remove the bearing can loosen the fit between the pressed together steel and alloy components of the hub.

Why use heat to remove the bearing ?? no need to.

You heat the bearing to replace it, and the final drive cover but no need to heat up the actual crown wheel.

 

[MattW]

Why use heat to remove the bearing ?? no need to.

You heat the bearing to replace it, and the final drive cover but no need to heat up the actual crown wheel.

Absolutely. I wouldn't use heat on mine (when I do one it'll be as per your how-to) but I have read on here and ADV of a few people using heat to get the old bearing off. Someone used an oxy torch - his FD leaked through the wheel bolt holes not long afterwards

 

[Naim]

Well heat was NOT a factor in my 'leakage'
I fit bearings for a living, And the bearing was fitted
With a SKF induction heater.
it lasted 2 years,Which i suppose is a lifetime on a 1200

It had it's final drive